[infoage-board] Re: Updates from the School of Science at Monmouth University
- From: "fred-carl. " <fred-carl@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "French, M. Claire" <M.Claire.French@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:17:11 -0400
Hi Everyone,
We have hosted Dean P at InfoAge. He is a supporter. He knows CE has
important roots for today's STEM. He alerted Dr. Susan Douglas to our work on
woman's history at CE.
We need to reach out to him for the crowdfunding effort.
Fred
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> On Apr 28, 2014, at 12:18 PM, "French, M. Claire"
> <M.Claire.French@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> I thought the guys might be interested in this email.
> Claire
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> From: MU School of Science [mailto:science@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 11:47 AM
> To: French, M. Claire
> Subject: Updates from the School of Science at Monmouth University
>
> You are receiving this newsletter because you are an alumnus or friend of the
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> Message from Dean Palladino
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> Dear Friends of the School of Science: Please take a few minutes to enjoy our
> spring edition of Science Buzz. I am very happy to announce the expansion and
> renovation plans for our science building. Also, the School of Science is
> revising our information gathering about alumni employment and we would be
> especially grateful to hear from you via our new alumni survey. If you feel
> more comfortable contacting me personally, please do (mpalladi@xxxxxxxxxxxx,
> 732-571-3421).
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> Best regards to all and thank you for your support of the School.
>
> Michael Palladino
> Dean, School of Science
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> Winter Commencement 2014
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> We proudly graduated 35 undergraduate students and eight masters students at
> the winter commencement on January 17. The ceremony was followed by a
> congratulatory reception for students and their families. Please see our
> website for a photo gallery of the reception and graduation.
>
> Help Us Track Alumni Outcomes
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> Monmouth University and the School of Science have a shared initiative to
> better understand the career outcomes of our graduates. For this reason we
> have revamped our alumni survey. Please help us get this valuable data by
> filling out this short e-form. The first 20 people to complete the survey
> will receive a School of Science coffee mug.
>
> Student Research Conference
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> The Thirteenth Annual Student Research Conference was held in Wilson Hall on
> April 16. Seventy-four students presented 30 different research projects.
> Four student projects were selected for the Dean's Award of Excellence in
> Undergraduate Research. For a photo gallery, the conference abstracts, and
> Dean's Award winners please see the Student Research Conference Website.
>
> Career Choices Roundtable
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> The School of Science Peer Mentor program organizes a large professional
> development event for students every February. The event features alumni,
> friends, and supporters speaking about their careers and offering advice to
> current students on how to plan for success in their fields. This year's
> event featured 21 individual speakers, six subject based panels, as well as
> interviewing and networking opportunities. For a program and to see a photo
> gallery and video summarizing the event, please visit the Career Choices
> Webpage.
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> Expansion and Renovations of Science Buildings Planned
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> Renovation and expansion of the School of Science buildings is underway, with
> major upgrades that will open new opportunities for collaborative learning
> and research. A new façade and state-of-the-art interiors will showcase
> Monmouth's commitment to students and faculty engaged in the fields of
> science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), while a new
> addition and creative new interior spaces will offer an inviting destination
> for the entire student body. Stay tuned to our website for further
> information.
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> In this issue
> · Message from the Dean
> · Winter Commencement 2014
> · Alumni Outcomes
> · Student Research Conference
> · Career Choices Roundtable
> · Science Buildings Renovations
> · Featured Alumna
> · Featured Alumnus
> · Faculty Spotlight
> · Supporting the School of Science
> · Did you know?
> · Upcoming Events
> Important Links
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>
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> · Department of Biology
> · Department of Chemistry, Medical Technology, and Physics
> · Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
> · Department of Mathematics
> · Urban Coast Institute
> · Rapid Response Institute
> Past Issues of Science Buzz
> · December 2013
> · August 2013
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> · May 2013
> · December 2012
> · September 2012
> · January 2012
> · October 2011
> · June 2011
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> Alumni Profiles
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> Featured Alumna
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> Sindia Sosdian, Chemistry 2002. Currently, Sindia is a post doctoral research
> associate working at Cardiff University in Wales on reconstructing records of
> sea surface temperature and atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations across
> the Middle Miocene Climate Transition. This epoch, about 16-11 million years
> ago, was a period of sharp drop in global temperatures and is relevant to
> climate change science.
>
> Read Sindia's story.
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> Featured Alumnus
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> Scott Mark, Mathematics 2002. Scott is currently working as an estimator and
> project manager for a concrete & masonry supply company in Beverly, NJ. His
> work is directed at purchasing forecasting of total quantities of steel
> reinforcement and wire mesh needed for commercial, industrial, and
> educational facilities.
>
> Read Scott's story.
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> Faculty Spotlight
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> Martin Luther King Unsung Hero Award to Chemistry Professor Tsanangurayi
> Tongesayi
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> Please join us in congratulating Associate Professor Tsanangurayi Tongesayi
> as one of this year's recipients of the Martin Luther King Unsung Hero Award.
> Dr. "TT" is shown above with Mrs. Evelyn Hampton who nominated him for the
> award.
>
> Her nomination letter recognized Dr. Tongesayi for his " true passion to make
> the world a better place, and a healthier place for all people. Part of his
> research is focused on finding inexpensive ways for poorer countries to
> remove toxins from drinking water supplies." He also led a campaign to
> collect textbooks and school supplies for schools in Zimbabwe.
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> Support the School of Science
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> Make a tax-deductible donation to the School of Science today. Your gift will
> make a difference in the lives of current School of Science students.
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> Your gift can be designated to the area of your choice, including student
> scholarships, the Summer Research Program, and facilities improvements.
>
> Click here to make your gift.
>
> Did You Know?
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> Monmouth University's Urban Coast Institute (UCI) and the New Jersey Sea
> Grant Consortium (NJSGC) have hired a coastal community resilience project
> manager. The new position was established to help translate and apply the
> best available science and tools to assist communities in recovering from
> superstorm Sandy and take actions to become more resilient to future coastal
> hazards, the impacts of sea level rise, and changing climate.
>
> We welcome Dr. Ryan Orgera to this position. Orgera received a PhD in
> environmental geography from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 2012, and
> his BA and MA in Romance Languages from the University of Southern Florida.
> For more information please see the UCI news page.
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> Upcoming Events
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> Summer Research Program: Opening Picnic, May 22, 3:30PM - 5:30PM
> Summer Research Program: Symposium, August 14, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
> For more information on events as they develop, please see our highlights
> webpage.
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